The 87s: Strong But With One Snub

The next bracket contains some heavy hitters:

 David Raya

 Bruno Fernandes

 Moisés Caicedo

 William Saliba

 Cole Palmer

 Martin Ødegaard

 Alexis Mac Allister

 Victor Gyökeres

 Declan Rice

Goldbridge praised this group as one of the most balanced in FC 26 Coins the ratings. Palmer's rise to 87 feels deserved after a breakout season at Chelsea, and Ødegaard, Mac Allister, and Caicedo all look accurate.

The main complaint? Declan Rice. Goldbridge argued Rice belongs in the 88 category alongside the league's very best midfielders. Given his transformative impact at Arsenal and role in England's midfield, many fans agree this rating is a touch low.

The 88s: The Real Difference-Makers

The 88-rated club includes:

 Gabriel Magalhães

 Bukayo Saka

 Alexander Isak

Goldbridge once again circled back to the Rice debate here. If Gabriel can sit at 88, why is Saliba at 87? Statistically and stylistically, many would argue Saliba has surpassed his Arsenal teammate.

That said, Saka absolutely deserves his 88, continuing his upward trajectory as Arsenal's most dangerous attacker. Isak also looks fairly rated after a stellar season leading Newcastle's attack.

The 89s: Controversy Arrives

The 89 group features a fascinating mix:

 Alisson Becker

 Gianluigi Donnarumma

 Florian Wirtz

 Alisson is widely accepted as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League, so no debates there. But the inclusion of Donnarumma and Wirtz raised eyebrows.

Neither has played in the Premier League yet, with Donnarumma rated off his Champions League exploits with PSG and Wirtz boosted by a sensational season at Bayer Leverkusen. Their cards look fantastic, but Goldbridge questioned whether it's fair to place them above established Premier League stars like Rice, Saka, or Ødegaard.

The 90s: No Complaints

The 90-rated players in FC 26's Premier League rankings are:

 Virgil van Dijk

 Erling Haaland

 Rodri

Goldbridge had zero issues here, and few fans would either. Rodri is fresh off a Ballon d'Or win, Haaland remains the most lethal striker in the game, and Van Dijk continues to be the league's defensive leader. It's refreshing to EAFC 26 Coins see defensive players getting recognition at the very top.